Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training
Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour market
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Number of young people not in work or education hits 11-year high
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St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
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Trump says US is working on trade deal with the UK
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UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics
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Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate
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A New AI Worry: Many Young Coders No Longer Know How Their Code Really Works
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Surge in UK university students using AI to complete work
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Trump pits immigrants against other working people. But we have a common enemy | Alejandra Gomez and Greisa Martínez Rosas
Billionaires have sown a myth that citizens are losing at the expense of undocumented people. The real solution is to empower all workers. Over the last few years, we have witnessed some leaders of ...The Guardian - 2d -
It’s grand theft AI and UK ministers are behind it. Oppose this robbery of people’s creativity | Andrew Lloyd Webber and Alastair Webber
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Tesla starts 2025 with sharp drop in sales in Europe
Sales down 45% in January for EV maker led by Elon MuskFinancial Times - 2d -
Sharp drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland ...CBS News - 2d -
Sharpe wows with one-handed slam: 'Incredible'
Shaedon Sharpe called his dunk over Justin Champagnie the best of his career, and it was part of his career night in the Blazers' win over the Wizards.ESPN - 11h -
Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.
Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat ...CBS News - 2d -
Experts warn of a "disengagement crisis" in education
A new book explores why teens are checking out of school and what parents can do to help. Authors Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the growing crisis in education.CBS News - 1d -
At TEDxTehran, young Iranians reimagine their future
Progressive events relieve pressure but fail to loosen the grip of the country’s rigid political systemFinancial Times - 3d -
Levin defends Zelensky, Ukraine amid sharp words from Trump
Conservative pundit Mark Levin of Fox News on Wednesday sought to defend Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has come under days of criticism from President Trump over the Ukraine war. Levin ...The Hill - 6d -
What is educational redlining and why is Trump against it?
Geographic assignment forces American families to “pay” for access to local public schools via their mortgages.The Hill - 6d -
Women’s education is essential to defeating extremism in Africa
Victory against terrorist organisations demands collaboration between governments, faith leaders and civil societyFinancial Times - 13h -
Hawks' Young after loss: Officiating 'one-sided'
Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young said the officiating was "one-sided" after Thursday night's loss to the Magic.ESPN - 6d -
The Young Voices Shaping ‘New Sonic Futures’
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The Best Young M.L.B. Star at Every Position
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Ohtani to make spring training debut vs. Angels
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year Friday night against his old team, the Angels.ESPN - 1d -
Students stage ‘Dark Indonesia’ protests as Prabowo’s cuts hit education
Young adults say lack of jobs is driving them overseas as president prioritises free school meals programmeFinancial Times - 6d -
McMahon says she 'wholeheartedly' agrees with Trump plan to abolish Education Department
Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education, said she “wholeheartedly” agrees with his plan to abolish the federal agency. The statement came in response to ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk: Education Department has made most 'progress with efficiency'
Elon Musk, the head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), released a table Tuesday showing the Department of Education has made the most “progress with ...The Hill - 1d -
The Department of Education’s D.E.I. Letter Just Threatened the Existence of Many Colleges
The government offers an implausible interpretation of the law.The New York Times - 1d -
'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department
Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.NBC News - 18h -
Education Department creates 'End DEI' portal to field public complaints
The Department of Education has created a portal where the public can make complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools as the Trump administration works ...The Hill - 10h -
Senate tees up final vote on Trump Education pick Linda McMahon
The Senate on Thursday teed up the final confirmation vote for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Lawmakers voted 51-47 to move McMahon to a final vote, likely ...The Hill - 9h -
Senate advances Linda McMahon's nomination to lead Education Department
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Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies
Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
The political rise of the anti-vax movement
As traditional parties decline, vaccine scepticism has become one of the anti-establishment forces filling the vacuumFinancial Times - 1d -
Shannon Sharpe says 2000 Ravens would beat the 2024 Eagles, hold Saquon Barkley to under 40 rushing yards
Sharpe wants his old team to get more respectCBS Sports - 6d -
Germany's conservatives aim sharp words at Washington after beating far right in elections
Germany woke Monday after an election in which the center-right conservatives won the most votes but far-right nationalists surged to huge gains causing dismay.NBC News - 3d -
Portland's Shaedon Sharpe enters Dunk of the Year territory with wild one-handed slam over Justin Champagnie
Shaedon Sharpe threw down a ridiculous poster on Wednesday night in Washington.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kovać talks injuries and young stars ahead of clash with Union Berlin
Borussia Dortmund head trainer Niko Kovać addressed the press ahead of their clash with Union Berlin on Saturday.Despite seeing off Sporting CP to progress to the next round in the Champions League ...Yahoo Sports - 6d
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